How much does U.S. professor (average, full rank) make?
Answer: A survey found that U.S. full professors earn about $163,836 a year on average.
League/association figure This isn't one person's pay; it's a survey average across all full professors in the U.S.
About 3.2× the Typical person in the US.
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $163,836 in 2026| Per month | $14K |
|---|---|
| Per day | $449 |
| Per hour | $18.70 |
Calculated This spreads the year evenly over every hour, including sleep and days off. It is not pay per hour worked.
Compared with others
One day of pay (about $449) is about 3.2 days of pay for the typical person in the US. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | U.S. professor (average, full rank) earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Typical College professor in the US | 2025 | $77,640 | 2.1× |
Ratios compare the same kind of figure (estimated total earnings with estimates, salary with salary), both in dollars (¥150 = $1). When years differ, each row shows its own year.
Sources and data
Sources: aaup.org. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.
Their job: 🎓 College professor — College professor (typical) $77,640